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BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL)

569 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BURL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — BURL

Based on 533 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BURL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
533 hedge funds hold BURL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding BURL is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

305 buying244 selling
Last quarter: 305 funds bought or added vs 244 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BURL position: 67 → 49 → 81 → 91. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 14% new
355 out of 533 hedge funds have held BURL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

71 → 67 → 49 → 81 → 91 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 49 → 81 → 91. A growing number of institutions are discovering BURL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 10% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 569 current holders: 401 (70%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 533 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in BURL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BURL

How many hedge funds hold BURL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BURL vs. share price

Market Analysis: BURL

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Company Profile: BURL

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

91 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BURL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 569 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 569 532 6.95%
13F Shares 71M 70M 1.45%
Total Value $19.74B $17.54B 12.57%
New Positions 92 82 +10
Increased Positions 258 230 +28
Closed Positions 57 63 -6
Reduced Positions 244 242 +2
Total Calls 18 18 -
Total Puts 22 22 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.22 1.22 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

569 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in BURL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of BURL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Chicago Capital, LLC 1.68% 191,103 $62.2M
2 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.38% 309,814 $100.8M
3 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 1.12% 342,741 $111.5M
4 PCB Capital LLC 0.69% 1,488 $430K
5 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.52% 149,589 $48.7M
6 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.51% 10,000 $3.3M
7 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.50% 41,781 $13.6M
8 HERITAGE INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CORP 0.46% 46,846 $15K
9 ARGONAUTICA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC 0.37% 3,712 $1.2M
10 Cohen Capital Management, Inc. 0.32% 6,414 $2.1M
11 Covea Finance 0.21% 18,500 $6.0M
12 POINCIANA ADVISORS GROUP, LLC 0.17% 657 $214K
13 QTR Family Wealth, LLC 0.16% 1,120 $375K
14 PBU - The Pension Fund of Early Childhood & Youth Educators 0.13% 26,873 $1.3M
15 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.10% 18,000 $6K
16 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.10% 93,316 $30.4M
17 Cadent Capital Advisors, LLC 0.09% 1,104 $359K
18 FULTON BANK, N.A. 0.08% 7,218 $2.3M
19 CYPRESS FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC 0.08% 866 $282K
20 Cordatus Wealth Management LLC 0.08% 973 $317K
21 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.07% 18,837 $6.1M
22 GENESIS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.07% 681 $222K
23 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.07% 2,147 $699K
24 Trust Point Inc. 0.07% 2,301 $749K
25 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.06% 173 $56K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BURL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BURL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for BURL?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 305 funds bought or added vs 244 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for BURL holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 533 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in BURL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held BURL?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 355 out of 533 hedge funds have held BURL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.